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- Brentford showed why they're second (1:02)Shaka Hislop criticises Manchester City's defensive display despite their 3-0 win over Brentford.
- MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester City need help if they're going to win the Premier League title, but by beating Brentford, they at least put themselves in position to accept it if it's offered.
- More dropped points at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday -- five days after slipping up at Everton -- would have allowed Arsenal to put one hand on the trophy.
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Brentford showed why they're second (1:02)Shaka Hislop criticises Manchester City's defensive display despite their 3-0 win over Brentford. (1:02)
MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester City need help if they're going to win the Premier League title, but by beating Brentford, they at least put themselves in position to accept it if it's offered.
More dropped points at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday -- five days after slipping up at Everton -- would have allowed Arsenal to put one hand on the trophy. City, though, aren't going away just yet.
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